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Shrimp and Asparagus with Fresh Herbs Risotto

This spring shrimp asparagus risotto recipe is light with amazing flavours of garlic, lemon refreshing lemon flavour and rich in garlic with fresh herbs. It is a perfect cozy meal for two.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 767
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup white wine, chardonnay
  • 3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 zest of lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley

Equipment

  • skillet or sauce pan
  • small skillet or fry pan

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan or skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and saute for 2 minutes, add garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  2. Add rice and cook for 3-4 minutes until the rice begins to turn golden in colour stirring constantly, try to avoid burning the rice. Add wine and cook until the wine evaporates.
    Begin adding the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Continue adding the broth a ladle at a time and once the it is absorbed, repeat the process until the risotto cooked. Season with salt and pepper. The last 5 minutes, add asparagus, lemon juice and zest and Parmesan cheese. It should take 20 minutes to cook the risotto.
  3. Meanwhile, season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a small skillet or fry pan, over medium heat, cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add salt and pepper if needed. Transfer the shrimp in with the risotto, add dill and parsley. Add extra Parmesan cheese is desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 37gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1368mgPotassium: 935mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1597IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 277mgIron: 7mg

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